Abbott Jr. Favored In Boys City Mayoral Contest
Frank P. Abbott Jr. is predictably elected mayor of Boys City Winona Lake amid party splits. Nomination processes and rivalries within Water Sports and Land parties flare as the convention proceeds. Military rule loosens at camp but guards restrict civilian access and a milkman is shot in the guardhouse as tensions heighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Abbott Jr
Boys’ City
Winona Lake
Bey
Frank Abbott
Joe Clark
Portland
Lloyd Simmons
Vincennes
Water Sports Party
Boys
City News
Land Party
Land Contingent
Arthur Hobson
Boys Club
Winona
Harvey Geisler
C. I. Club
Madison
Wis
City Recorder
George Taylor
C. T. Club
Board of Public Works
George Lee
Harry Fleming
Lucian Simpson
Paul Murray
Marion
Porter
Emison
Indianapolis Star
Abbott
Land Sports Party
Star
Water Party
Floyd Simpson
Simpson
Lloyd Simpson
Lloyd Bunyan
South Bend
Max Hudson
Marysville
John Porter
Col. Biddle
Indianapolis
Judge Brown
Goshen Day Promises Fun at Winona Excursion
Goshen day at Winona attracts hundreds for a municipal celebration with Rogers band and the Goshen Grays versus Winona in an afternoon game. Boyville residents join the trip, and the First Methodist church excursion offers 75 cent tickets with return eligibility after seven. Capt. Hill and cadets depart for Bayville with eleven cadets, followed by Magor and twenty boys from the Twentieth Century club. Eight Methodist boys prepared for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Rogers
Goshen Grays
Grays
Goshen Boys
Boyville
Winona Assembly
Ecampus
First Methodist Church
Goshen
William Hill
First Reformed Church
Bayville
Hill
Magor
M. B
Keely Discharged in Horse Theft Case at Garrett
P G Keely of Garrett Indiana charged with stealing William Wahls horse and buggy has been discharged as no witness could identify him. He maintained his innocence from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Keely
Garrett, Ind
William Wahl
Keely
Hear Gov Hanly Tomorrow at Elkhart Chautauqua
Gov Hanly will speak at the Elkhart Chautauqua tomorrow afternoon on The Spirit of Democracy. The event is part of a series addressing civic engagement and national concerns.
Special Lectures On Reading And Literature At Goshen College
Goshen College Summer school runs July 31 to August 9 with Prof Gingrich presenting reading and literature topics. He holds leave from March 26 and earns a Master’s in literature from Indiana University this summer. The course targets public school teachers and is led by the normal school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Gingrich
Indiana University
Mrs. J. W. Richardson Hosts Chautauqua Club Picnic
Mrs. J. W. Richardson entertained the Chautauqua club at her North Side home last night. The gathering featured a picnic and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Richardson
Chautauqua Club
Car Driven by Virgil Geiger Plunges, Burned. Injuries Reported
An automobile owned and driven by Virgil Geiger editor of the Churu busco Truth plunged down an eight foot embankment north of Ft. Wayne, turned turtle and burned. Geiger sustained a compound fracture of his right arm and all members of the party were slightly injured. No one was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Geiger
Churubusco Truth
Ft. Wayne
Fight to be Waged Over Fifty Year Franchise Debate
The Elkhart council will consider a second reading on the C. S. B. & N. I. fifty year franchise tomorrow night. Opposition is growing as remonstrances circulate on Hickory and Jefferson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Council
Hickory
Jefferson
Restaurant owner used cleaver in resort clash
J Papadogianis a South Bend restaurateur struck George Selemos a White City cafe waiter with a cleaver during a quarrel. The incident involved a lot of blood and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Papadogianis
South Bend
George Selemos
Hawkseye Hardware Promises Good Mower, Service
Local hardware store Hawkseye promises reliable mowers and broad home care options. Neighbors report friendly service and steady stock of tools and outdoor equipment.
Governor Hanly Arrives in Elkhart for Chautauqua Visit
Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana and his wife Miss Isabelle Pickett arrive in Elkhart from Chicago and are hosted by State Senator A R Beardsley. He will speak at 2 30 pm on The Spirit of Democracy at the St Joseph Valley chautauqua and stay until Thursday afternoon to hear Senator Tillman. A reception committee greets the governor, once political rivals now aligned in the Fairbanks camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.frank Hanly
Indiana
Elkhart
Chicago
Lake Shore
St. Joseph Valley
West
Farmer John Dunlap Struck by Wabash Train Near Millersburg
John Dunlap a 75 year old farmer four miles east of Millersburg was hit by a Wabash passenger train about 6 am as he drove hogs from the right of way. He suffered a broken right arm in four places and other serious injuries, and was taken home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunlap
Millersburg
Dunlap
Fifth Story of Monger Building Nears Court Use
The fifth story of the Monger building in Elkhart will be ready for occupancy by September 1 and the Superior Court will convene there September 7. Bids for furniture are being received. John F Rohrer sued Mary Rohrer for divorce in the Superior Court alleging abandonment. They wed January 6 1902 and separated January 36 1904. They are each about 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monger
Elkhart
Superior Court
John F. Rohrer
Mary Rohrer
Family Reunion Hosted by Bristol Residents
Elihu Jarvis of Harlan Iowa visited friends and relatives and was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Smetzer in Bristol. Attendees included Charles Hate Anna Black Edward Hate Constantine Michigan Samuel Kreider James Jarvis Melvin Bowser John Jarvis Joseph Jarvis Bert Repplogle and Mrs Frank Jarvis. A large dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Jarvis
Harlan
Iowa
Edwin Smetzer
Bristol
Charles Hate
Anna Black
Edward Hate
Constantine, Mich
Samuel Kreider
James Jarvis
Melvin Bowser
John Jarvis
Joseph Jarvis
Bert Replogle
Frank Jarvis
Drowned Girl and Friend Rescue Effort at Battle Creek
Miss Mina Samerhorn aged 15 drowned while running along the bank of Battle Creek near Maplewood Park. Her friend Lawrence Hogarth attempted a rescue and nearly lost his life, diving in after her and bringing her body to the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Samerhorn
Maplewood Park
Battle Creek
Lawrence Hogarth
Miss Scamerhorn
Hogarth
Timony Arrested on Sodomy Charge in Box Car Case
Charles Nelson Timony, labeled an alley rat by local police, was arrested on sodomy charges and held to the superior court in a $500 bond. The case centers on a claim of extreme degeneracy after Timony was found inside a box car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson Timony
Timony
Eight-year-old Arthur Turner Drowns Learning to Swim
Arthur Turner aged eight died while learning to swim in the Mississinewa River at Marion. His companions who tried to rescue him were nearly drowned in the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Turner
Mississinewa
Marion
Insurance policy tied to Mishawaka death
George Mather of Middlebury died in Mishawaka and held a life insurance policy with Northwestern Mutual Life. The notice identifies the policyholder and insurer, indicating an ongoing claim or beneficiary matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garried Insurance
George Mather
Middlebury
Mishawaka
Northwestern Mutual Company
Officers Eye Quick Break in Louise Orlasky Death
Berrien county Michigan officers expect to soon clear the mystery surrounding the death of Louise Orlasky. Investigators pursue new leads and await autopsy results as they work to identify a possible suspect and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrien County
Mich
Louise Orlasky
Institute for Elkheart County teachers set for August
Elkheart county teachers institute will meet August 26 to 30 in the Madison street assembly room. Instructors include Prof. D H Roberts from Michigan Normal at Ypsilanti, Dr. Frank Clare English of Moore's Hill College, and Edwin D Starbuck of Iowa University with A B Kolb in charge of music. 270 teachers across 16 townships expected. attendance boosts pay via grade-based raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Elkhart County
Madison Street
D. H. Roberts
Michigan Normal
Ypsilanti
Mich
Frank Clare English
Moore’s Hill College
Dearborn County
Ind
Edwin D. Starbuck
Elwood Starbuck
Goshen
Large $7,000,000 mortgage filed in Elkhart County
The Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. a major power syndicate led by the Chapins filed a mortgage for 7 million dollars with the New York Trust Co. It covers all syndicate property and is payable in 1957 at 5 percent interest. The 171 page document includes detailed asset descriptions and recording costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
Elkhart County
Vernon
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company
St. Joe River
Elkhart
Twin Branch
Berrien Springs
Buchanan
Bristol
Chapins, Millionaires
New York Trust Company
London man starves in jail after arrest for fighting
James Ryan of London Ontario died in St. Joseph county jail after fasting for three weeks. He refused nourishment despite several attempts to force him to eat and warned he would not leave alive. He was 35 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
London
Ont
St. Joseph County
Ryan
Syracuse writer denies Art Portland Cement Co. suit facts
George W. Miles of Syracuse denies statements carried by a Syracuse dispatch about the Art Portland Cement Co. at Kimmell Indiana and a Nobles county circuit court suit. The denial follows widespread publication across most state newspapers based on Syracuse sourced information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miles
Syracuse
The
Democrat
Art Portland Cement Co
Kimmell, Ind
Nobles Circuit Court
Moving Nearer Warsaw on Warsaw Peru Trolley Line
H A Butterfield plans to move closer to Warsaw as work on the Warsaw Peru trolley grade advances near Peru. Harry S Dickey, general manager of Winona traction lines, says cars will run from Warsaw to Peru about December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
H. A. Butterfield
Peru
Harry S. Dickey
Winona Traction Lines
Indianapolis Man Negotiating Hotel Hattle Lease
Jacob Hostetter of Indianapolis meets with George Hattle in the city to negotiate taking a lease on Hotel Hattle. The deal appears likely to close. Frank Waldron plans to leave in the fall as his lease expires and may move to California. Hostetter formerly operated a hotel locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hostetter
Indianapolis
George Hattle
Hotel Hattle
Frank Waldron
California
Mr. Hostetter
Farm fall injures farmer near New Paris in narrow escape
William Leedy, a farmer southwest of New Paris, suffered severe facial injuries from a falling hay fork while unloading hay in his barn. Doctors say a hit to the head would likely have killed him, making the moment a miraculous escape from a fatal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leedy
New Paris
Elkhart Chautauqua Defends Auditorium Delays
Dr Hisenbergs, president and Elkhart postmaster, replies to charges of greedy profit behind the Chautauqua lacking a proper auditorium. He notes the group has used McNaughton park for ten days yearly under a deed with three years remaining and proposes a city built facility, with a 6 percent return on investment, to be owned by the city later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
South Bend Tribune
St. Joseph Valley
Hisenbergs
McNaughton Park
Despondent man ends life at wife’s grave in Warsaw
Reuben Brodbelt, 70, drank carbolic acid at Oakwood cemetery to end his life after a fortune was squandered in youth. He left a Chicago letter accusing his stepdaughter-in-law Dora Clover of heartlessness and desertion, including a claim she refused him water in his dying moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Brodbelt
Oakwood Cemetery
Warsaw
Chicago
Dora Clover
Dora
Crying Babies Disrupt Gunsaulus Lecture at Chautauqua
The Elkhart Truth notes crying babies and talking women interrupted the Gunsaulus lecture at the St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua on Sunday. The piece questions why babies appear in such venues and criticizes loud talkers for disturbing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
St. Joseph Valley
Battle over two month old baby ends in Huntington
Mrs. Charles First, aged 17, gains custody of a two month old child after appealing to police for aid. Her husband, 19, opposed the arrangement and preferred living on Salamonie avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Charles First
Missionary Talks From China Return to U.S. Visit
Miss Juniata Rickells of Pana NL has returned after six years in China. She shared an account of her work at Winona and described attending a major mission conference in Shanghai last month before sailing home on a six months furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata Rickells
Pana, NL
China
Winona
Shanghai
America
Body Left in Vestibule After Funeral in Warsaw
The funeral services for Elijah Hayes were held in Warsaw. The body remained in state in the church vestibule due to a heavy 600 pound metallic casket that could not be carried up the stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Hayes
Warsaw
Elder Pontius Dies at Home Near Elkhart County
Gabriel Pontius aged 85, longtime Elkhart county resident and grandfather of Mrs. A. E. Weaver, is dying at his home five miles south of Elkhart. Mrs. Weaver sits at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Pontius
Elkhart County
A. E. Weaver
Elkhart
Mrs. Weaver
To Address Soldiers in Frankfort Visit
Charles W. Miller left today for Frankfort Indiana via Chicago. Tomorrow in Frankfort he will address the veterans of the Tenth congressional district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
Frankfort
Ind
Chicago
Tenth Congressional District
Ice Thieves Target Patrons in Short Weight Scam
The Indianapolis News reports a determined campaign against ice thieves using a short weight method to cheat customers. The paper warns readers to be vigilant and protect purchases amid ongoing efforts to curb the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis News
Giants Fall Twice as Nappa Beats Elkhart 6 1
The Krumpetz Giants of Elkhart were defeated by Nappa in a 6 to 1 baseball game. Kendallville shutout the Giants 3 to 0 in the second contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Krumpetz Giants
Elkhart
Nappanee
Kendallville
Hawks Hardware Co Lauds Trusted Garden Hose Brands
The Hawks Hardware Co. promotes garden hose brands it has sold for years, citing longtime customer trust and experience to back quality and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Spirit of Democracy event with Gov Hanly at Chautauqua
Gov Hanly will speak tomorrow afternoon at the Elkhart Chautauqua on The Spirit of Democracy. The event invites attendees to hear the governor’s remarks and participate in the program.
Defend Mr Selby Statement From Elkhart Family
An Elkhart couple the Lambersons issue a statement defending John Selby amid reports of deception in his courtship and engagement to Leta Claire Lamberson. They deny any truth to the Michigan City paper reports and insist he remains a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Lamberson
Elkhart
John
Leroy Selby
Lambersons
Selby
Leta Claire Lamberson
Lamberson
J. 8. Lamberson
Michigan City
Northern Indiana Posting Co Incorporation in Elkhart
Capitalized at ten thousand dollars the Northern Indiana Posting Co formed in Elkhart to take over D. B. Carpenter's bill posting business. Harry G. Sommers is president Fred S. Timmons secretary treasurer and Dudley M. Shively of South Bend vice president. B. J. Welsh is listed as a stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Posting Co
Elkhart
D. B. Carpenter
Harry G. Sommers
Fred S. Timmons
Dudley M. Shively
South Bend
B. J. Welsh
Barbers Defeat Postal Clerks In Five Inning Local Match
The Barbers beat the Postal Clerks five innings at Tonawanda grounds by 11 to 0. This win followed their July 4th defeat of the Postoffice team, making the Barbers local amateurs champions. Milford vs Goshen Grays set for Thursday at Tonawanda grounds with Milford rising as a strong lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers
Tonawanda Grounds
Hascall
Milford
Goshen Grays
Hartzog Promoted to Fire Engineer After Stellar Tests
Louis Hartzog son of Mr and Mrs B F Hartzog of this city has passed all Lake Shore fire department tests to earn promotion to engineer He achieved an average of 100 percent in each of three tests covering mechanical and electrical engineering steam power and air brakes This stands as an unusual record for the department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hartzog
B. F. Hartzog
Lake Shore
Pearson highlighted as chautauqua platform manager
An Elkhart correspondent notes Prof. Pearson, last year’s speaker, remains prominently before chautauqua patrons as platform manager and is ready to deliver a speech as the platform clears of other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Paul M. Pearson
St. Joseph Valley
Pearson
Probable Baltimore Quadrennial to Limit Pastors to Three Years
The Winona Lake assembly notes that the next year's quadrennial conference may revert to the old itinerary system and cap pastors' service at three years. This move would affect Methodist Episcopal ministers in Indiana and other states attending the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Ministers of
Indiana
Winona Lake
Baltimore
Heat claimed life of Hammond worker at his job
Joseph Czozovich aged 36 a laborer for the Western Steel Car Company near Hammond was overcome by the heat at work and died after being taken to his home He was married and had two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Joseph Czozovich
Western Steel Car Company
Moving Supply Rooms Offers Below-Cost Plant Sale
Colonial Flower Shop on South Main Street announces a short sale of raffis ferns hanging baskets and flower pots as it relocates supply rooms. Sale lasts a few days with prices offered below cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Flower Shop
South Main Street
Winona Railway Sells Round Trip Goshen to Winona Lake
Each day this week the Winona Railway company will offer round trip tickets from Goshen to Winona Lake on the 5 30 and 6 30 o clock cars with return on any regular car the same day. Fare is 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
List of names and suppliers in school furniture ad
Letter list includes J. A. Arnold Ella Bishop Howe School Furniture Co Mrs J M Hughes H Hoke Mrs Knopper Robi Limoure Mrs Anna Niswander Sheldon Novelty Co W C Troyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Arnold
Ella. Bishop
Howe School Furniture
J. M. Hughes
H.” H. Hoke
Knopper
Robi- Limoure
Anna Niswander
Sheldon Novelty Co
W. C. Troyer
Dying Condition of Editor Jesse Good in Nappanee
Reports say Jesse Good is in a dying condition in Nappanee after overwork and a general breakdown. He previously edited a paper at Bigbee, Arizona, after leaving the Elkheart Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Good
Nappanee
Elkhart Truth
Bigbee, Ariz
Many Mishawaka Visitors Return Home After Week
A long list of residents and relatives are mentioned as visiting or returning home from trips to places including Elkhart St. Joseph Benton Harbor Milford Ligonier Mishawaka Chicago Three Oaks Gravenhurst and Wawasee. People such as James Edsall Mrs. Beane Misses Hatch Ashley and Skillman are noted in this social roundup with several heading to or from towns in Indiana and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Beane
Petoskey
Josephine
Low Shank
Elkhart
J. C. Becker
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Mich
Nellie Carey
Angola
J. B. Andrews
G. E. Finkenbiner
Wabash
Fred Zeigler
Montpelier
Ind
Lagrange
Abram Peck
Samuel
Harry Livingston
Chicago
Stone Lake
Pauline Hatch
Mishawaka
Kate Anderson
Warren Cornell
Knoxville
Tenn
Lama Stutz
Louise Brownell
New Paris
Ona Davis
Abe Kreeger
Milwaukee
M. Demwisky
Jami Z
Fred Vallance
Ralph
Ligonier
Vallance
Helen Ashley
Warsaw
B. H. Dodge
Katherine Paddock
Kankakee
Will Egenroad
Andrew Egenroad
Charles Egenroad
Edna Places
South Bend
Mayme Trueblood
Greencastle
Esther Bechtel
W. P. Hess
Gravenhurst
Can
St. Paul
Minn
E. E. Drake
Skillman
Joseph C. Beck
Gilead
H. A. Buttterfield
David Plaut
Covington
Wawasee
Myrtle
Madge
Eva
Rummel
Helen
Wilma
Lamb
Mabel
Fields
Patrick Rummel
Chas
Meégers
George A. Riley
Frank’ N. Hascall
Albert Hope
Riley
Hobkins
Kel
Furnace’ Mfg. Go
Buffalo
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Tion
Society News
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Jacob Layer
TG Enteniain Hanly
Brand
Beardsisy
Govern
Isabelle Pickett
Wabash Railroad
Sattle Creek
Institute
Shouseene
Mra
Jatreet
Eisenseiss
Gov. Hanly
Elkhart Chautauqua
MR. Selby
James Edsall
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